Methylbiphenyl
Agent Name
Methylbiphenyl
CAS Number
28652-72-4
Formula
C13-H12
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1'-Biphenyl, methyl-; Biphenyl, methyl-; Phenyltoluene; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatic Compounds
Description
Clear light yellow liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Found in the essential oil of rue root (Ruta graveolens) and crude oil; Used as a dye carrier; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: see "Biphenyl." [HSDB] Inhalation of high concentrations cause respiratory irritation; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.3 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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